Villa vacation rentals in Vila Real de Santo António

HPaco and Steven were truly exceptional hosts! We arrived during a surprise blackout, but Paco responded right away and went out of his way to help us settle in—something we deeply appreciated. Their home is beautiful, with a lovely pool and inviting outdoor space. While it was a bit too chilly for a swim during our visit, we could easily imagine enjoying it in warmer weather. The location is ideal—just 30 minutes from Faro and an hour from Lagos—perfect for day trips and exploring the region. We’d absolutely love to return and highly recommend this fantastic place to anyone visiting the area!

We four friends had a very nice time in this fantastic house and found exactly what we were looking for: sunrise, sunset, a view of the vastness of the mountains, absolute peace... The pool was my joy despite my injured leg! The house is furnished with great attention to detail, which also contributed to our relaxation! Thank you also for the friendly and helpful contact! After our vacation in Madeira was canceled due to a forest fire, we never thought we would find such beautiful accommodation at the last minute. We would love to come back!

For us, the nearby park was perfect for walking the dog. We liked the location very much, it is nice and quiet. Also within walking distance to Olhão center. Communication with the host works perfectly. The apartment has everything you need. We had a very good time here!

This is a beautiful villa and pool with a breathtaking view down over the hills to the sea and islands in the distance. The whole place is spotlessly clean and furnished to a very good standard with comfortable beds, sofas and sunbeds and both indoor and outdoor dining spaces. The pool is spacious and inviting and. makes a lovely focal point in the garden. Matthijs is an excellent host, responding swiftly to messages in a helpful and friendly manner. We highly recommend this villa.

Micky and Silvia came across as a lovely couple and very friendly we had a little problem with my sister locking herself out of one of the apartments Micky acame over and sorted it immediately thank you again. The Villa is a fabulous place very peaceful very modern but it needs a few little tweaks like better pillows more cups the sofa beds in the studio apartments are uncomfortable. We took the whole family 11 of us in total. A great week

Wonderful house, with lots of space for outdoors activities, close to Loule where there are there is lots of wonderful restaurants and culture. We really enjoyed our stay and would certainly recommend!

We had a wonderful weeks stay. Everyone was exactly as described. We arrived very late at night but found the villa so easily from the pin drop provided and so easy to access. We received very welcome recommendations for restaurants and activities and tried a number of these which were excellent. We would definitely return as we enjoyed the villa so much.

This house has a gorgeous view of the sea! Perched high on the cliff and only a few feet from steps that leads directly to a first rate restaurant and direct access to the beach with shops, restaurants and bars. Each of the four bedrooms has a sea view and an ensuite bathroom! The outdoor areas are spacious, with quality furniture and pool loungers...and the pool is sparkling, clean and in great condition!! There is a Nespresso machine but be sure to bring your own pods if you are staying long.There are none at the local grocery store to buy. The kitchen is extremely well stocked with plenty of cups, glasses, plates, bowls, and silverware. We rented the unit in late May during an annual fly hatching season. We had to deal with thousands of flies in the house when we arrived. We were given warning by the owner a few days before arrival. This is not something that can be controlled as it is a seasonable problem, but you should be aware of this if you plan to travel around that time

Very nice villa, great pool (glad we heated it!) and lots of space for our 13-person group. Bathrooms were splendid. It could have a bit more cleaning equipment for guests to use during stay, while parts of the plot aren’t as easy/safe for our 1.5yr old baby to walk around. Other than that: great! Hence, 5*

One of the most beautiful Airbnbs we have ever stayed in! I couldn't recommend it enough and hope to return. The space is even better than the photos, with each apartment having their own kitchenette & bathroom. The backyard was incredible and made for an amazing space to spend time with family. The property manager, Ines, was extremely welcoming and responsive. If you're considering renting Casa Bela Vida - it's a must!

We had an amazing stay! Would highly recommend to anyone!

Villa Verde looks exactly like the listing. It’s so peaceful there - we hardly left the place! The pool is bigger and deeper than it looks in the pics! Outdoor kitchen and shower are a great bonus. Perfect facilities for a family holiday, including really useful baby/toddler stuff.

We had the most magical time at Casa Stardust! It really is a special place. It’s wonderful gardens, which just keep on giving.. every corner you turn provides another tranquil resting area. The kids absolutely loved exploring and visiting the turtles & frogs in the pond & loved making friends with the resident rooster and his ladies💕 The beaches nearby are family friendly and there are lots of different options, the local restaurants & towns are wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us! ✨✨

Had a wonderful stay with family and friends. Perfect to share with friends and their children. Such a beautiful villa and the grounds were perfect! The views were incredible and a lovely, responsive host! If only the weather could have been better for us! Would definitely visit again!

What a lovely villa in beautiful surroundings! I spent a week here with family and we had a great time. There were 6 of us and we had plenty of room and privacy. The gardens and pool area is beautiful and peaceful and the house was immaculate. Carlos was very easy to work with and he was great at communicating and answering any questions that came up. Thank you Carlos for allowing us to stay in your little piece of heaven!

Our extended family of 9 (6 adults and 3 children aged 2-8) stayed here in June 2025. Claudia was a brilliant host, contacted us prior to arrival and was on hand to deal with any queries we had during our stay. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you might need including tuppawear for leftovers or kids packed lunches. Bedrooms and bathrooms were a great size. The gated pool was one of the main reasons we booked this villa over others, with 3 small children we wanted peace of mind that they would stay safe outside while we weren’t swimming. The outdoor space is lovely with shaded grass area for the children to play. It is also great and evenings on the terrace with a glass of wine once the kids have gone to bed. It’s a 20/25 minute walk to the marina with the option of a convenient uber for those who don’t fancy the walk. We would highly recommend to family and friends.

I stayed with my wife and 8 month old baby for a month in Sep/Oct and we had an amazing time. The villa is large, well laid out and very well equipped with everything you could need in the kitchen and lots of house and beach/pool towels. They also had a cot, high chair and baby bath for our son. Although the inside of the property is nice, it’s the surrounding pool, bbq and gazebo areas which really made it for us. The area is peaceful and within easy walking distance of the beautiful beach, where there are also several nice restaurants / bars for food and drinks (although some of it shuts down out of the summer months). We’d highly recommend the villa for families or anyone seeking a relaxing holiday in the sun. Thanks Tiago!

This villa is absolutely stunning! Amazing views and very clean. Had a lovely stay here . And the perfect holiday with my wife and our three children. Can not fault it in any way. Highly recommended

Lovely, clean villa with all you need. Lovely large plot down a tight lane. Was right next to the railway line but didnt really notice it anymore than the planes or dogs barking occasionally. We were unlucky in the fact that they did railway maintenance on the track at 3am on 3 nights. We were there while the electric outage happened. The host brought us a torch. Top tip make sure you have cash available. There were plenty of loungers to relax around the pool. Recommend a stay at the villa. Added bonus good wi fi and netflix. Very good communication.

The photos didn't do the place justice - the house is peaceful, spacious and immaculate. The pool was the perfect size - bigger than we thought it would be. It's close to the local town, walkable if needed. I will definitely stay here again.

Lovely villa in excellent condition, with the highest quality fittings, finishes and equipment. Pavel was an excellent host and responded quickly to any request. He was very helpful with ideas, feedback on potential trips, etc. Good pool and jacuzzi which along with the walled garden was extremely well kept and very clean. Mid week towel change and clean was excellent and unobtrusive. Any staff we met were very polite and pleasant. The location was excellent. We had our own transport but it would have been possible to walk to basic shops. Ideally personal transport was needed to get to visit the most attractive and historic nearby towns such as Silve, Loule, Lagos, Alte, Tavira and Paderne which are all worth a visit. The villa has good parking and feels very secure and safe. Bedrooms were all ensuite, of good size, with large comfortable beds and excellent facilities. Good air conditioning and heating included in the overall price. Highly recommended!

Amazing stay, we were here for competing reasons (padel in Vila-real) en we enjoyed a great stay with our friends and partners, the villa was amazing, rooms & bathrooms super useful to share, the marital suite is a charm and the hottub makes another difference. Being able also to cook and discuss while having everybody at the dinner's table is a plus, the pool and terrace is a banger for breakfasts, late night extra time and any quality meetin. Thanks for the treatment, loved every minute of it, will be back!

Really nice place to stay at. Corresponding to description. Quiet place, with beautiful views. The house is well equipped and the hosts are very nice and attentive people to offer good service and answer any needs or questions from guests.

A great location away from the tourist coast. Very peaceful, serene and private. The house had good facilities and made for a great stay